🌮 Vegan Nachos Recipe (Mediterranean-Inspired)

🥗 Ingredients

For the Nachos

• 1 large bag tortilla chips (or baked pita chips for a Mediterranean twist)

• 1 cup cooked black beans or chickpeas

• 1 cup corn kernels

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• 1 cup diced cucumber (optional, Mediterranean vibe)

• 1 small red onion, finely chopped

• 1–2 avocados, chopped or mashed

• ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced

• ½ cup vegan feta or crumbled tofu feta

• ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

• 1–2 jalapeños, sliced (optional)

For the Vegan “Cheese” Sauce

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 15–20 mins in hot water

• ¼ cup nutritional yeast

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 tsp turmeric (color)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• Juice of ½ lemon

• ¾ cup warm water (add more if needed)

Optional Toppings

• Salsa

• Hummus dollop

• Tahini drizzle

• Green onions

• Lime wedges

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Vegan Cheese Sauce

1. Drain soaked cashews.

2. Blend cashews + nutritional yeast + garlic + lemon + paprika + turmeric + salt + warm water.

3. Blend until ultra-smooth and creamy.

4. Adjust thickness with extra water if needed.

2️⃣ Prepare the Nacho Base

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Spread tortilla chips (or pita chips) on a baking tray.

3. Sprinkle beans, corn, and a little vegan feta.

3️⃣ Warm It

• Bake 8–10 minutes just to heat the toppings (don’t burn the chips!).

4️⃣ Add Fresh Toppings

Remove from oven and add:

• Tomatoes

• Onion

• Olives

• Avocado

• Cucumber

• Jalapeños

• Fresh parsley

5️⃣ Drizzle & Serve

• Pour over the vegan cheese sauce.

• Add salsa, hummus, or tahini if desired.

• Serve immediately — warm, cheesy, crunchy, perfect! 😍

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❤️ Mediterranean Tips

• Swap tortilla chips with baked pita triangles.

• Add hummus or tzatziki-style vegan sauce.

• Use chickpeas instead of black beans for extra Mediterranean flavor.